Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:ADP Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $277.69 +1.78 (+0.65%) (As of 09/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Automatic Data Processing alerts: Email Address About Automatic Data Processing Stock (NASDAQ:ADP) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get ADP alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$276.51▼$279.7150-Day Range$238.02▼$279.4152-Week Range$205.53▼$281.54Volume1.56 million shsAverage Volume1.65 million shsMarket Capitalization$113.66 billionP/E Ratio30.99Dividend Yield2.02%Price Target$265.36Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.Read More… New President Kamala warning (Ad)Financial nightmare coming after election In 2018, one independent research predicted Kamala Harris was on her way to becoming the president of the United States. "Frankly, she scares us to death… and she should scare you," they wrote.Which is why you need to check out their newest Kamala prediction immediately. Automatic Data Processing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 97th PercentileAutomatic Data Processing scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 11th out of 343 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.0 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingAutomatic Data Processing has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutomatic Data Processing has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth8.27% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Automatic Data Processing are expected to grow by 8.27% in the coming year, from $10.04 to $10.87 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 30.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.23.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 30.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 42.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a PEG Ratio of 3.02. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutomatic Data Processing has a P/B Ratio of 24.99. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.36% of the float of Automatic Data Processing has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutomatic Data Processing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently increased by 12.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldAutomatic Data Processing pays a meaningful dividend of 2.01%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAutomatic Data Processing has been increasing its dividend for 48 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Automatic Data Processing is 62.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Automatic Data Processing will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.52% next year. This indicates that Automatic Data Processing will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's dividend. Sustainability and ESG4.4 / 5Environmental Score-0.22 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.36% of the float of Automatic Data Processing has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutomatic Data Processing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Automatic Data Processing has recently increased by 12.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media2.8 / 5News Sentiment0.97 News SentimentAutomatic Data Processing has a news sentiment score of 0.97. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Automatic Data Processing this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 134 people have searched for ADP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Automatic Data Processing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -85% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Automatic Data Processing insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $15,999,208.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.26% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.03% of the stock of Automatic Data Processing is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Automatic Data Processing's insider trading history. Receive ADP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Automatic Data Processing and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ADP Stock News HeadlinesAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) Director Carlos A. Rodriguez Sells 9,203 SharesSeptember 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Sells 3,179 Shares of StockSeptember 5, 2024 | insidertrades.comShocking prediction from firm that predicted President KamalaPrepare for President Kamala I won't be voting for her. Even so, I'm worried VP Kamala Harris could pull off a victory and become our next president. And it would be much worse than anything you might expect—especially when it comes to your money. Because likely WON'T get a second chance at recovering the money you stand to lose if she takes power.September 20, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Insider Selling: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Sells 846 Shares of StockAugust 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comStockNews.com Downgrades Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) to HoldSeptember 20 at 6:22 AM | americanbankingnews.comDWP worker for 42 years reveals secrets for new PIP, ADP and benefit claimantsSeptember 19 at 9:30 PM | mirror.co.ukAutomatic Data Processing Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsSeptember 16, 2024 | msn.comAutomatic Data Processing: Don't Underestimate The Threat Of AISeptember 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines ADP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ADP shares performed this year? Automatic Data Processing's stock was trading at $232.97 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ADP shares have increased by 19.2% and is now trading at $277.69. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Automatic Data Processing's earnings last quarter? Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The business services provider reported $2.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.06 by $0.03. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does Automatic Data Processing have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Automatic Data Processing: Celergo, Work Market, Global Cash Card, The Marcus Buckingham Company, Payroll S.A., SHPS Inc., PhyLogic Healthcare, and more. Who are Automatic Data Processing's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Automatic Data Processing include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.04%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.99%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.87%) and Ninety One UK Ltd (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Maria Black, Michael A Bonarti, Don Mcguire, Carlos A Rodriguez, Donald Weinstein, Deborah L Dyson, Sreenivasa Kutam, John Ayala, Joseph Desilva, David Kwon, James T Sperduto, Laura G Brown, Augusto J Blanchard, Christopher D'ambrosio and Stuart Sackman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Automatic Data Processing? Shares of ADP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Automatic Data Processing own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Automatic Data Processing investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T) and AbbVie (ABBV). Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/01/2024Last Earnings7/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend9/13/2024Today9/20/2024Dividend Payable10/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2024Fiscal Year End6/30/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:ADP CUSIP05301510 CIK8670 Webwww.adp.com Phone(973) 974-5000Fax973-974-5390Employees64,000Year Founded1949Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$265.36 High Stock Price Target$310.00 Low Stock Price Target$235.00 Potential Upside/Downside-4.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.96 Trailing P/E Ratio30.99 Forward P/E Ratio27.66 P/E Growth3.02Net Income$3.75 billion Net Margins19.54% Pretax Margin25.37% Return on Equity89.20% Return on Assets6.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio1.01 Quick Ratio1.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.20 billion Price / Sales5.92 Cash Flow$13.14 per share Price / Cash Flow21.14 Book Value$11.11 per share Price / Book24.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares409,291,000Free Float408,227,000Market Cap$113.66 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.79 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Should I Buy Automatic Data Processing Stock? ADP Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Automatic Data Processing pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Automatic Data Processing Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc.: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) recently set a new 1-year high at $269.50, indicating positive momentum in the stock price. The company has a strong return on equity of 89.20%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds. ADP has a consistent revenue growth rate, with a 7.2% increase in revenue year-over-year, reflecting a healthy business performance. Automatic Data Processing offers cloud-based human capital management solutions globally, tapping into the growing demand for digital HR services. With a dividend yield of 2.12% and a payout ratio of 62.50%, ADP provides investors with a steady income stream. Automatic Data Processing Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. for these reasons: Despite recent highs, ADP's stock price can be volatile, posing risks for short-term investors. The company's P/E ratio of 29.47 may indicate the stock is currently overvalued compared to industry peers. ADP's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, which could impact future growth strategies. Analysts have issued mixed ratings on the stock, with some recommending a hold or sell, signaling uncertainty in the market sentiment. 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